§ MR. KILBRIDE (Kerry, S.)I beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been called to the proceedings at the Athy Petty Sessions, held on 150 Tuesday last, when a farmer named Porter was prosecuted by District Inspector Crane, for presenting a revolver at, and using threatening language towards Bridget Flanagan; what was the result of the proceedings; and what steps will be taken by the Constabulary authorities with regard to men of this class carrying dangerous weapons?
§ MR. MADDENThe man mentioned was prosecuted as stated in the question. He was bound in sureties to the peace and good behaviour. He alleged that he possessed a licence for this revolver. Inquiries on this point are now proceeding.
§ MR. KILBRIDEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this man has been prosecuted by Sergeant Joyce of the ocal Constabulary, for using abusive language, and on the occasion he asked that police protection should be withdrawn from him, and is he under police protection still?
§ MR. MADDENThe only information I have obtained is that arising on the question.
§ MR. KILBRIDEIf the man has a licence to carry a revolver will that licence be revoked?
§ MR. MADDENI have said inquiries are proceeding as to whether he has a licence or not.
§ MR. KILBRIDEIf he has not will he be prosecuted for carrying arms?
§ MR. MADDENIt must first be ascertained if he has a licence, and if the hon. Member desires further information he must give notice of a question.